Through a Bible-based trauma healing program in central Africa and work in the prisons of the United States, American Bible Society brings hope to those who experience pain and suffering around the world. ABS also supported the Haitian Bible Society in distributing Bible resources in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Through Journeys, God's Word can be delivered by SMS and a variety of other methods such as e-mail and audio. “When the rain pours, the thunder rolls, lightning flashes and the winds roar, don’t let your heart be troubled…Trust in the Lord to bring you through whatever you may… Read More
Migrant worker, Dubai Prakash wakes up each morning surrounded by sand, heat and a burden of loneliness. A migrant worker in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prakash lives in a cramped, dusty labor camp more than 1,000 miles away from his family in India. He spends his days working… Read More
Students participate in the Take Charge Program along with their teacher, Annie Jere (in purple dress, second right) and Bible Society of Malawi Bible Youth Advocates Project Officer, Miss Silvia Matola (far right). Photo by Rhoda Gathoga. Twelve-year-old Alile carries a basket of food down a dusty road. Two… Read More
Women at the Jesus House of Prayer learn about health care, nutrition and microenterprise so they can express themselves and support their families. Photo by Richard Nash. The city of Jericho is nestled snugly between Jordan to the east and a mountain range to the west. Since it was… Read More
Stephen Tavani (center), president of WOW International shares a copy of Elementz of Life™ with a couple of WOW Jam attendees. Photo by Tonya Wilder-Butts. Growing up on unfriendly city streets full of gangs and drug dealers, 15-year-old Carlos has never felt truly loved or understood. He has looked… Read More
Rosalina Matola (right) and Rhoda Gathoga, Research Director of Global Scripture Impact. She greets visitors with a wide smile, dancing and joy. Abundant joy. But Rosalina Matola, founder of the Evangelical Church of the Divine Pastorate of Mozambique, also understands pain. “My own father died when I was 3… Read More
ABS president Lamar Vest (right) and Whitney Kuniholm, president of Scripture Union. Leaders from American Bible Society (ABS) and Scripture Union/USA recently gathered in New York City to charter a three-year alliance agreement, joining resources in the fight against ever-declining Bible comprehension and engagement. The alliance will bring both… Read More
A girl leafs through “Moses” — one of the beginner books in the Mission: Literacy curriculum. Photo by Malorie Tull. On her way to class, Tori* navigates garbage-strewn city streets, passing areas that drug pushers and prostitutes frequent. She has faced many challenges in her young life, but she's… Read More
